UISCE Éireann’s say works are due to get underway in the Portnablagh and Creeslough areas in the coming days as efforts to improve water supply for customers across the county continue.

The utility said the communities of An Fhothair, Port na Bláiche, and Droim na Rátha, An Craoslach can look forward to more confidence in their water supply.

The Uisce Éireann works will include the replacing of 1.4km of old water mains with new modern pipes. 

The work will take place in two phases on the N56 between An Fhothair and Droim na Rátha, as part of Uisce Éireann’s National Leakage Reduction Programme.

Homes and businesses in these areas will benefit from this significant investment which will see new modern pipes installed to deliver a more reliable water supply. 

Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager Patricia Lowry is looking forward to delivering the project for customers in the area.

“This section of water main was prioritised for investment and replacement due to its age and condition,” she said.

“These improvements to the water network are critical and we are delighted to progress these upgrades for the local community, as they will strengthen the water network for generations to come. This work will bring a range of benefits for our customers in the area including reliability of supply, fewer bursts and less leakage.”

To deliver this project safely and efficiently, traffic lights will be in place while works are underway.  Local and emergency access will be maintained at all times.

Farrans Construction is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann with the project expected to be complete early next year.